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Metoprolol and propranolol in migraine prophylaxis: a double-blind multicentre study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6391066     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In a double-blind, cross-over multicentre trial, the prophylactic antimigraine effect of the beta 1-selective beta-blocker metoprolol was evaluated and compared with that of the non-selective beta-blocker propranolol. Metoprolol was used in a dosage of 50 mg b.i.d. and propranolol in 40 mg b.i.d. 56 patients with classical or common migraine were included in the double-blind part of the investigation. 3 patients withdrew, but none because of side-effects. The data suggest that metoprolol is clinically equivalent in effectiveness to propranolol in migraine prophylaxis regarding parameters such as attack frequency, improvement in sum of severity score and subjective evaluation. Both drugs were generally well tolerated and the number of reported side-effects was similar to those reported during the run-in period (placebo).
Authors:
J E Olsson; H C Behring; B Forssman; C Hedman; G Hedman; F Johansson; J Kinnman; S E Pålhagen; M Samuelsson; E Strandman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta neurologica Scandinavica     Volume:  70     ISSN:  0001-6314     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Neurol. Scand.     Publication Date:  1984 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-12-26     Completed Date:  1984-12-26     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370336     Medline TA:  Acta Neurol Scand     Country:  DENMARK    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  160-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Analgesics / therapeutic use
Clinical Trials as Topic
Double-Blind Method
Ergotamine / therapeutic use
Female
Hemodynamics / drug effects
Humans
Male
Metoprolol / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Middle Aged
Migraine Disorders / prevention & control*
Propranolol / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Analgesics; 113-15-5/Ergotamine; 37350-58-6/Metoprolol; 525-66-6/Propranolol

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